wainuiomata news 07-10-15

Paul Butcher Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

P 04 564 5318 M 021 209 5645 E [email protected]

I’M BACK FROM HOLIDAY!TIME TO SELL BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

Call Now 0800 71 72 73 or 021 663 254Same day service

CARS REMOVAL

Up to $999* for any small vehicleGET CASH NOW!

For any Van, Ute, Truck, 4WDFrom $500 - $10,000*

DEAD OR ALIVEDamaged, Mechanical, De-registered, Crashed, No WOFNo Problem “ALL WELCOME”. *For selected models only.

Phone: 587 1660Wednesday, 7 October, 2015

Y O U R L O C A L N E W S W W W.W S N . C O . N Z

Today 8-17 Thursday 8-15 Friday 8-13 Saturday 10-13

Double glazedwindows & doors,

locally manufacturedin Wainuiomata

Fairview Wainui04 564 9669Unit 8, 29 Parkway

Smokefree cars

By Aaron Meredith

A local smokefree campaign is about to go national because of the hard work of a group in the valley.

The Wainuiomata Smokefree Car Campaign has seen the formation of the National Smokefree Car Group, which aims to make it illegal to smoke in a car with a passenger.

The campaign is the work of the Hashtags, a group of youth spending their time spreading their message as far as they can.

Continued on page 2

Local initiative goes National

DON’T SMOKE HERE: Youth of Wainuiomata are right behind the hashtag initiative to stop people smoking in cars.

ABC Audit 2012: 6,456 copies weeklyWainuiomata News

The largest circulating newspaper in Wainuiomata

How to reach us

Phone (04) 587 1660

SALES: Anne NicholasE: [email protected]: 587 1660

Address: 23 Broderick Rd,

Johnsonville P.O. Box 38-776, WMC 5045

Fax: (04) 587 1661

YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER

Published by Wellington Suburban

Newspapers LtdLes & Katrina Whiteside

REPORTER: Aaron MeredithE: [email protected]: 587 1660

Production: [email protected]

NATIONAL SALES: Sam BarnesE: [email protected]: 587 1660

Wednesday October 7, 20152

PalliserHotel

Random

Satu

rday

10th

Oct

Palliser HotelMoores Valley Road.

Ph 920 0276

Frid

ays FREE Pool Table

& Jukebox~8pm onwards~

Midnight Special

Satu

rday

17th

Oct

Make our Party Place, yours!Make our Party Place, yours!

Ask about our Private Function Room

Buying or Selling?

Sharyn Paaka-Palelei Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 027 858 2199P: 04 830 2160E: [email protected]

If you are thinking of selling,

Call Sharyn and get the right

advice from a down to earth

local who truly

understands the area.

Buying or Selling?

Sharyn Paaka-Palelei Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 027 858 2199P: 04 830 2160E: [email protected]

If you are thinking of selling,

Call Sharyn and get the right

advice from a down to earth

local who truly

understands the area.

Continued from page 1

Leah Davis from the Hutt City District Health Board is proud of the group that she helped create and says it is great to see how far their message has spread.

“The community has responded to it, the Hashtags laid the foundation for all these campaigns around the country, now they are getting recognised for it.”

A study at Otago University com-pleted two years ago found children in Wainuiomata were eleven times more likely to be exposed to cigarette smok-ing in cars than in Karori.

It was then the group was formed, working hard to spread their message.

They have since adopted the saying, ‘smokefree cars – that’s how we roll’.

Around Wainuiomata there are many cars with bumper stickers showing their support to the campaign. Clubs and com-munity groups are also backing the drive.

Since forming two years ago, the group has even managed to take their message to Parliament.

Originally Maori Party MP Tari-ana Turia was a major supporter of the Hashtags, but since she left her party that role has been taken over by Marama Fox.

It is with this support in Parlia-ment that gives Leah the most hope about seeing change.

“We anticipate that no smoking in cars will become law.”

Local initiative goes national

“We anticipate that no smoking in cars will become law.”

By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata residents are tired of the current spate of robberies plagu-ing the valley at the mo-ment.

Last week, the Coast Road Dairy was robbed, after a man entered the store armed with a gun.

He threatened the dairy staff before leaving a short time later with only cigarettes.

No one was injured during the incident, but

police say it is always frightening for people involved.

The offender is de-scribed as olive skinned and of slim build and average height.

He was wearing a blue coloured hoodie, carry-ing a backpack and had a bandana over his face.

Pol ice say they are conducting enquiries to locate the offender.

They are asking anyone in the area with any infor-mation to contact them.

Another robbery angers community

Waimirirangi Ratu and Paryce Psaroudakis hold a poster explaining why people shouldn’t smoke in cars.

NATIONAL LIST MP BASED IN THE HUTT VALLEY

CHRIS BISHOPNATIONAL LIST MP BASED

www.national.org.nz

HUTT VALLEY OFFICE 66-70 Bloomfield Terrace, Lower Hutt. P: 04 566 8580 E: [email protected] F: Facebook.com/ChrisBishopMP T: @cjsbishop

I run regular sessions in Wainuiomata for people to catch up with me.

Please see www.chrisbishop.co.nz for times.

United Video is now your postshop and your

kiwibank transaction store

NOW OPEN FOR SERVICE

The Strand Wainuiomata

3Wednesday October 7, 2015

Quality Used CarsBuy Honda from Honda.

2011 Jazz Sport$17,950

Honda Cars Wellington. 65 Kent Terrace. Ph: 04 913 4000

FREE3 Year Warranty• 1.5 litre i-VTEC• 5 Door Hatchback• Automatic• 53,550kms• in Red

Features:• 16” Alloys• Auto-Air Con• Cruise Control• 6 Airbags• Radio/CD/USB• Leather Steering Wheel• Magic Seat System• Fog Lamps

$17,950

inbriefnewsCommunity Arts

Annie coming to town

Electorate ClinicsFor any issues you’d

like to talk about

[email protected] 4988

MP for Hutt SouthTrevor MALLARD

Electorate ClinicsFor any issues you’dFor any issues you’d

like to talk aboutlike to talk about

[email protected]

44274

By Aaron Meredith

Two teenage girls who rescued a man out of the water near East-bourne have been recognised for their bravery.

Cousins Payge Olds and Kelly McKay both received Safety in the City awards at a ceremony last week, recognising them for the bravery they showed that night.

The awards are presented by the Wellington City Council.

In March, the two girls were with a group of friends at Burdan’s Gate in Eastbourne, when they were approached by a stranger with the news that someone was drowning.

Without hesitation, sixteen-year-old Payge jumped into the sea and swam over 70 metres to reach the drowning man.

Two others, from the shore, helped Payge find the man, who was completely submerged when she reached him.

Payge then dragged him to shore and her cousin Kelly per-formed CPR until emergency services arrived and took the man to hospital.

Sadly the man later died.Payge said the awards cer-

emony was something they had

not experienced before.“It was so intimidating, every-

one was so professional, we kind of felt like fi sh out of water.”

Payge said she didn’t feel like they deserved the award as it was something “anyone would do”.

“I defi nitely think we should feel proud for what we did, it is an incredible honour to get the award really.”

Bravery recognised

By Aaron Meredith

Pukeatua Bridge has taken its place on the summit of the Wainuiomata Hill, marking a milestone in what is a signifi -cant upgrade for the area.

Councillor Campbell Barry is happy with how the process worked, saying it went exactly as planned.

“It will look great once all the work has been done to the summit, it will be a real asset to Wainuiomata.”

The placing of the bridge happened early Thursday morning.

The Hill road was closed for an hour as the bridge was lowered into place by a crane.

Cr. Barry says the plan is

for the bridge to be opened sometime this week and in the meantime, workers are making the area safe for people.

“This is only the beginning of the work that will be done on the hill, next is the shared cycle and walkway, which will benefi t the community in a much larger capacity.

“We also have plenty planned for the summit, including a new viewing platform, and upgrading the top look out.”

A video, posted on YouTube, shows the entire process tak-ing place. To view the video, head to YouTube and type ‘Pukeatua Bridge’ into the search bar.

Pukeatua has risen

WORTHY WINNERS: Payge Olds and Kelly McKay receive Safety in the City awards after rescuing a drowning man o� Eastbourne.

In the story celebrating Tony Watling’s 90th birthday, we have one correction.

Tony Watling is not a life member of the Medical Centre, he is the grey power representative of the Medical Centre.

Tony is a life member of the Greater Wellington Marine model club.

We apologise for this mistake.

This Wednesday at 6.30pm there will be a Wainuiomata community arts network meeting at the library.

Special guest hub manager Annie Reilly, will be sharing her creative jour-ney with the group.

There also will be a discussion about the future direction of the group and what projects will be taken on next. Any questions contact Ruth at Hutt

Valley Community Arts on 0273136183.

Wainuiomata Little Theatre’s next production will be Annie, which will be held in early 2016.

They are currently looking for people to audition and are holding three pre audition workshops in November.

The workshops are an opportunity to get together in a low pressured, fun environment to gain an understanding of what’s involved in being in a show of this size.

If you are keen to get involved or to attend the workshops , they will be held on the November 12, 15 and 19 from 7pm – 9pm at our theatre in Moohan Street , Wainuiomata. Please contact/ text Trevor 021 2385731

Correction

Wednesday October 7, 20154

IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR TEENS Understand the internal working model of your

child

Support your child through their journey to independence

Gain an understanding of the latest research on the teenage brain and how this impacts on your child

Learn about attachment and what happens under stress

Meet others experiencing similar issues

Learn new ways of relating to your teenager

A course you can’t miss

Parenting your Teens

“Different approach

Different response”

STARTING

20 October

8 WEEKS FROM 20 OCTOBER EVERY TUESDAY AT 7-9PM VENUE: Moera Community House 107 Randwick Crescent Moera TO REGISTER: PH 04802 5767 E-mail: [email protected]

A course you can’t miss

Parentingyour Teens

“Diff erent approach

Diff erent response”

• Understand the internal working model of your child

• Support your child through their journey to independence

• Gain an understanding of the latest research on the teenage brain and how this impacts on your child

• Learn about attachment and what happens under stress

• Meet others experiencing similar issues

• Learn new ways of relating to your teenager

8 WEEKS FROM 20 OCTOBER EVERY TUESDAY AT 7-9PM

VENUE:Moera Community House107 Randwick Crescent, Moera

TO REGISTER:PH 04 802 5767Email: [email protected]

STARTING

20 October

IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPSWITH YOUR TEENS

inbrief news

Dowse Square has been transformed into a winter playground with the addition of an ice rink.

The rink is scheduled to be at the square until October 26 and there are plenty of events planned over the month.

These include an ice date night, a frozen party, a spring wonderland party, and curling and dancing dem-onstrations.

If you ever wanted to give ice skating a try, this is your opportunity to give it a go.

Ice Rink at the Dowse

Kiwi crafts, cake supplies & inspiration Kiwi crafts, cakesupplies & inspiration

Kiwi crafts, cakesupplies & inspiration

4th - 6th September

Upper HuttTrentham Racecourse9th - 11th October

TRENTHAM


GA $10 Concessions $9Kids 8-18 $6

Under 8's FREEFRIDAY

SATURDAY SUNDAY

10AM - 5PM


Upper HuttTrentham

Racecourse9th - 11th October

TRENTHAM

GA $10 Concessions $9Kids 8-18 $6 Under 8's FREE

FRIDAYSATURDAY SUNDAY

10AM - 5PM



4th - 6th September


TRENTHAM




SATURDAY SUNDAY

10AM - 5PM


Upper HuttTrentham


TRENTHAM



10AM - 5PM



4th - 6th September


TRENTHAM




SATURDAY SUNDAY

10AM - 5PM


Upper HuttTrentham


TRENTHAM



10AM - 5PM

THIS WEEKEND!

Next class on Monday 12th October.

Sign up at the club rooms at the end of Burden Ave

on the river bank or phone Irma 564 5227.

Sign up starts at 6.45pm

Wainuiomata

Dog Training Club

Sign up starts at 6.45pm

On Sunday 27th Sept between 8pm & 9pm a blue Nissan Primera was

parked on the motorway Korokoro end leading into Wellington.

We would like anyone who saw it and the incident that took place to contact us.

Ph Jess 04 564 6336 or 027 493 4492.

On Sunday 27th Sept between 8pm

Witnesses We Need Your Help

SCOTS COLLEGE

APPLY ONLINE scotscollege.school.nz

YEARS 7&8 SPORTSSCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are now open for external candidates in the area of sporting excellence for entry into Year 7 or 8 in 2016.

Applications close Friday 30 October

By Aaron Meredith

A chance to learn what it would be like to walk with dinosaurs was too much to resist for many Wainuiomata residents last week.

As part of the Walking with Dinosaurs programme, which was held at the Wainuiomata Library, GNS scientists Dr

Hamish Campbell and Dr Karyne Rogers had a large crowd on their hands.

It was not only the children who showed interest in what the scientists had to offer, many adults also asked questions about their favourite prehis-toric creatures.

The show is a joint effort be-tween both GNS and Hutt City

Council to bring science into the community, and encourage children to get interested.

Dr Rogers says the pro-gramme is presented at librar-ies because “they are the ideal place”. “It is an area where people can easily come to, and there are many resources here where they can learn more about the subject.”

Dinosaurs invade the libraryOn display were many fossils

that scientists have gathered from around the country and children were invited to look and touch.

A slide show was also shown displaying all the different types of dinosaurs around the world and some that have been found in New Zealand.

Dr Campbell, a paleontologist, told the children about the his-tory of people fi nding dinosaur fossils in New Zealand.

“The first fossil found in New Zealand was found in the Hawkes Bay by a lady called Joan Wiffen.

“She was not even a profes-sional paleontologist, she just had a keen interest in fi nding dinosaur fossils, anyone can fi nd fossils if they have an interest.”

A model foot bone fossil was shown around the room, dis-playing the size of the bones in the foot of a dinosaur.

“Our bones in our foot are only about one centimetre long, while this one is about fi ve or six centimeters long.

“It means that the dinosaur was about fi ve of six times the size of us,” says Dr Campbell.

By Aaron Meredith

Have you ever thought that writing a novel could be up your alley? Keen Wainuio-mata residents now have a chance to give it a go.

The National Novel Writ-ing Month (Nanowrimo)

begins in November and the Wainuiomata Library wants everyone to give it a go.

Librarian Alexia Herrera says that the library is set-ting up a space so people can come in and start writing.

“Anyone can come in and write something.”

The challenge of nanow-rimo is to write a 50,000 word novel.

The only catch – they have to begin on November 1 and fi nish by 11.59pm on November 30.

The library is also hosting four workshops, to help

children who want to take part in the challenge.

These are taking place on November 4, 7, 11 and 14.

“People can write about anything they want, all they have to do is come a lo ng ,” s ays A lex i a .

Nanowrimo about to hit Wainui

BIG FOOT: Dr Karyne Rogers shows off a dinosaur footprint to people in attendance.Dinosaurs invade the library

View the Wainuiomata News online www.wsn.co.nz

Local darts player Jonathan Silcock has had more success in the sport.

Jonathan won both the mixed and men’s pairs at the National Under 24 tournament last week.

He also came second in the men’s singles, meaning he bought home 2 Gold’s and 1 Silver.

Jonathan is a member of the Wai-nuiomata Darts Club, he also helps many junior players with their games.

Darting Success


Visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz or call 0800 36 54 83

More time to enjoy the things you love Woburn Retirement ApartmentsIf you want to enjoy your retirement doing the things you love, then Woburn Retirement Apartments is the answer. These brand new, architecturally designed north-facing apartments have been designed to provide you with peace of mind, security and hassle-free living.

Why not enjoy your retirement, while we take care of the hard work? For more information, or to arrange a viewing, call Allan on 04 439 4949. NEXT OPEN HOME: 10am to 11am, Wednesday 14 October

Address: 29E Wai-iti Crescent, Lower Hutt

$349each

$899each

Whites Line EEE

Leig

hton

Ave

yy Styy y SSStt

Hawkinkinsnss S St St St

Terrace

Cam

brid

ge

Woburn

1-5 Cambridge Terrace, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt.

We are here!

Woburn

Train

Station

BP Connect Waiwhetu

$799kg

Loose Truss TomatoesFishers Corned Silverside

Montana Classics/Selaks Premium Selection 750ml

Anchor Butter 500g

Local, convenient & friendly

svwbn0

610

SuperValue Woburn: 1-5 Cambridge Terrace, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt.Phone: 570 1790. Open 7am-9pm, 7 days.

Specials available Tuesday, 6th October until Sunday, 11th October 2015 or while stocks last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specifi ed apply per customer per day. Trade not supplied. Prepared

meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale. Customer Support Freephone 0800 40 40 40.

SuperValue.co.nzSupppppSuppSupS pSupSu

SuperValueNZ

$599kg

There are many reasons people give for moving into Woburn Retirement Apartments in Lower Hutt.

Some want to get away from the worry and cost of maintaining a large family home by moving to a brand new, purpose built facility, others want the freedom to travel and enjoy life knowing their home is safe, secure and looked after.

Some retirees are looking for an independent lifestyle but with the companionship of neighbours at a similar stage of life, and for many, it’s about having the security of knowing additional support is close at hand from Woburn Home when it’s needed.

But as village sales agent Allan Davidson explains, the icing on the cake is discovering the apart-ments are owned and operated by Enliven, part of the not-for-profi t organisation Presbyterian Support Central.

“For many people it’s what sets Woburn Apartments apart from the rest because it means they’re giving back to their community when they choose Enliven,” says Allan.

Hutt Valley retiree Betty Smith moved to Enliven’s Woburn Apart-ments in November last year and says there is something special about the not-for-profi t organisa-tion.

“I like that the profi ts don’t go into shareholders pockets, instead it goes into improving the place

and keeping it going,” says Betty, who was also attracted to the beautiful surrounds, fl at land and independent lifestyle.

“It’s also easy to get around and go for walks because it’s fl at, I can go outside and sit in the sunshine and I can make my way around easily. It has the best view, the best sun and it was affordable.”

Betty has now lived in her Woburn Apartment for almost a year and knows she’s made the right choice.

“For somebody that wants

independence and to have easy access to fresh air and sun, this is the place for them.”

Enliven’s Woburn Retirement Apartments are located at 29E Wai-iti Crescent in Woburn, Lower Hutt. Open days are being held every Wednesday in October from 10am to 11am. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call the village sales agent, Allan Davidson, on 04 439 4949, or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.

Not for profi t organisation offers retirement living too

Woburn Apartments resident Betty Smith.

This 3 bedroom home is "Neat as a Pin!"Great Location and super handy to the Hill entrance and exit to the Valley.The fl at corner section is fully fenced, attracts all day Sun and is the perfect safe haven for the kids to play.Great garage come Man Cave for Dad and a pristine and immaculately presented indoors for the whole family to enjoy.Dry and warm with Heating by Woodburner,

Transfer System and HRV system and insulation in Ceiling and Underfl oor.This is one I would call real value for Money and I would get here pretty quick............seriously!!

View at www.open2view.com Ref #351443

Simon van der Hoorn DD: 920-4007 Mob: 0274-395-395

Neat on Ngaio!

10 Ngaio Street - Open Home Sunday 2.30 -3pm BEO $279,000

Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address pro-vided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuit-able letters from publication. Send or fax them to the address on page two, or email them to [email protected]. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

Dear Ed, The existing car park from memory was paid for by the original owner of the pharmacy, there once were signs erected in front of the pharmacy advising motorists that the parking area was for pharmacy customers only.

Why can’t the grassy area in front of United Video / Post shop be turned into a parking area?

Ron MilburnWainuiomata

Car park needed for United Video

LETTERS to the editor

6 Wednesday October 7, 2015

Contributor to realestate.co.nz

This lovely tidy 3 bedrooms home has lots to offer. Open plan living areas with good indoor

outdoor flow, onto the covered decks. Good sized section, fully fenced for the family dog and

big enough for the kids to kick a ball around, as well as a single lock up garage.

Tender closes 2.00pm Thursday 29 October

View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5319

Open 12.45pm-1.15pm

David Selig

P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944

E [email protected]

Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Your "Hunt" Stops Here!

TENDER

3 1 1 1 1Wainuiomata 17 Hunt Street

Question: What inspires you in life?

readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street.

Alexia Herrara,Wainuiomata

My mum, everything about her, she is an amazing women.

Teeze Stevens,Wainuiomata

Music and how it makes you feel.

Selina Riini,Wainuiomata

My husband and being a part of an awesome community inspires me.

Eleanor Mitchell,Wainuiomata

My children, grandchildren, everything you have aimed for, family life.

Carlo Patea,Wainuiomata

My parents work ethic.

WainuiomataCarlo Patea,

WainuiomataTeeze Stevens,

WainuiomataAlexia Herrara,

WainuiomataEleanor Mitchell,

WainuiomataSelina Riini,

By Esther Venning

There’s a whole lot of art hap-pening at Hutt Valley’s Mix and Karen Collier wants people to know it’s ‘changing lives’.

The Wainuiomata artist thinks Mental Health Awareness week, which runs between October 5 to 11, is the perfect opportunity to involve others.

Mix is a not for profi t organisa-tion that supports those who live

with the experience of mental illness, through a variety of crea-tive and life skill opportunities.

Before discovering Mix, Karen felt very isolated by depression.

However, it all started to change when Karen saw a Mix group exhibition at Odlin Gallery and was inspired to try out Mix for herself.

Two years later Karen has found the support she needed to turn her depression around.

Karen’s preparing for her fi rst solo exhibition, My Zen Place, which is testament to the growth and resilience she’s developed.

As part of Karen’s on-going recovery she engages each week with Mix’s extensive art pro-gramme.

Mix has a wide range of art activities including carving, woodwork and pottery, but right now Karen’s focused on painting and zentangle drawing.

Mix also offers a comprehensive Community & Wellbeing Pro-gramme which builds important life skills such as healthy living and vocational opportunities.

Mix Art Tutor Michael Rai-mona, is also a Wainuiomata local. As a practising artist with a Bachelor of Visual Arts he brings a wide range of skills to Mix.

This lets Michael engage with the interests and needs of each participant. He’s passionate about

the effect Mix has not only on individuals but also our wider Hutt community.

‘Mix’s impact is huge in terms of connections with the commu-nity and with personal wellbeing’ says Michael.

Karen Collier’s exhibition, My Zen Place, opens 5.30pm Friday October 23, all welcome. Mix Gallery 212 Knights Rd, Tuesdays 3.30pm-5pm until Tuesday November 24.

Creative Community Connections

Mayor Ray Wallace

Mayor - Lower HuttThe People’s Mayor

A WORD FROM

WAINUIOMATA...

We had a stunning, clear and still day and night for the installation of the newly named Pukeatua Bridge (a Maori name meaning Summit of the Gods) on 30 October /1 September.

My thanks to all the people who worked through the night – from GHD, Fulton Hogan, and Council’s Road and Traffi c team- to install the 43m long structure.

Thanks also to the road users for enduring the unavoidable disruption to traffi c while this work takes place.

While the bridge is installed, it won’t actually open until the end of October because there is still a lot of work to do with connecting pathways and associated other work, we’ll keep you posted on progress.

This bridge is part of a programme of work on the Wainuiomata cycleway project, which received $1.5m from the Government's $100 million urban cycleway fund.

The project will provide a shared cycling and pedestrian path

connecting Wainuiomata with the wider Hutt Valley-as well as the recreation tracks in the surrounding hills.

We also received funding for other walk and cycle pathways in Lower Hutt, and in time there will be terrifi c network out to the eastern bays, around the Valley fl oor, and through to the Wellington CBD.

And fi nally, a reminder to join in the fun: The Dowse Square Ice Rink has proven to be a hit, it’s had some great themed parties, and good general open days so don’t miss out on this fun experience- it closes on 26 October.

Until next time,

Contributor to realestate.co.nz www.harcourts.co.nz

For Sale By Negotiation


Annette Smith

P 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027

E [email protected]


Potential PlusAn exciting chance for a first home buyer or

investor. This property needs a cosmetic

makeover to return it to its former glory, so

bring your paint brush & reap the rewards.

Open plan kitchen/dining, 3 bedrooms, bath

for the little ones, a big yard to kick the ball

around, and a garage with excellent storage.

SUNDAY 12.30-1.30Arakura, 56 Westminster Road


Open 12.45pm-1.15pm


David Selig

P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944

E [email protected]


Your "Hunt" Stops Here!This lovely tidy 3 bedrooms home has lots to

offer. Open plan living areas with good indoor

outdoor flow, onto the covered decks. Good

sized section, fully fenced for the family dog

and big enough for the kids to kick a ball

around, as well as a single lock up garage.

TENDERWainuiomata 17 Hunt Street

For Sale $770,000


Team Selig - David

P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944

E [email protected]


Your Chance To Live The Dream!4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 large

living areas, large modern kitchen, 6.19

hectares with flat paddocks, 6 metre bore

with 25,000L tank provides fresh water,

woodburner, heatpump, DVS & double

garage with internal access.

Wainuiomata 1048 Coast Road

For Sale $215,000

Open Sunday 12.00pm-12.30pm


Team Selig - David

P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944

E [email protected]


This 3 double bedroom home is located not

far from the centre of town & on a good sized

section. Combined kitchen and dining room &

a separate living area with a heat pump to

keep you warm on those cooler nights. Close

to public transport.

SUNDAY 12.00-12.30Arakura, 3 Dublin Street




Nicky Cooper

P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999

E [email protected]


Popular Hyde Street!Sought after centrally located home offers 3

bedrooms, modern kitchen, open plan living,

garage with power & off street parking all on a

generous fully fenced section. Loved by 2

generations, it’s now time to move on.

TENDERCentral, 39 Hyde Street

For Sale $320,000

Open Sunday 2.00pm - 2.30pm


Nicky Cooper

P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999

E [email protected]


Young 4 Bedroom Family Home!A young family home offering open plan living,

4 bedrooms, 2 opening onto decking & the

master with ensuite. Internal access garage/

workshop & off street parking, all on a small

easy care back section in a quite cul-de-sac,

perfect for a growing family.

SUNDAY 2.00-2.30Wainuiomata, 5b Kilkenny Grove

For Sale $209,000



Leith Gunn

P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940

E [email protected]


"Bones & Potential"Yes, it’s got good bones with good potential!

Turn this younger home into a gem! With

spacious living area, 3 bedrooms, gas,

separate toilet and wood burner while outside

there’s a mini rumpus and a garage

workshop. Have a look and see what I mean!

SUNDAY 12.45-1.15Arakura, 32 Stockdale St

For Sale $229,000



Leith Gunn

P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940

E [email protected]


"Here’s Your First Home" It’s always good to buy a first home with

potential to improve & add value to. I like a

bigger lounge & doors to a sunny back yard. I

like a separate toilet, gas & bath for kids, plus

a shower box and a kitchen area I can work

with. New on Market

SUNDAY 1.30-2.00Wainuiomata, 25 Ruthven Rd

• Driveway already in place• Access to Artesian water spring.• 15 Hectares of land.

For Sale $180,000 E: [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5247 Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Coast, 491 Coast Road House & Flat A house with a 1 bedroom flat at the rear for family or a rental complex investment property with great yield? The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & new exterior paint.

For Sale $285,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5214 Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 66 Westminster Road

SUN 12.00-12.30

For Sale $228,000


Leith Gunn

P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940

E [email protected]


"Well Priced 4 Bedrooms"A well priced 4 bedroom family home with

spacious kitchen/dining area opening to a

sunny backyard. It’s ideal for kids. There’s a

wood burner with wetback for power savings

and a separate toilet, a must for families.And,

there’s a garage for dad. Call me today.

Wainuiomata 63 Bull Avenue

For Sale $199,900


Annette Smith

P 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027

E [email protected]


First Time On The MarketOne owner since 1953, this classic 3

bedroom home with good size lounge &

separate dining is ideal for first home buyers

or renovators. Roll up your sleeves & reap the

benefit. Great sized 809m2 family section,

single garaging. An opportunity not to miss.

Central, 61 Dover Road


Take advantage of our special FREE offer this Spring!

List your house with Harcourts Wainuiomata between: Monday 24th August 2015 - Thursday 12th November 2015

and have your home cleaned and lawns mowed for

FREE!

***Start with a FREE Market Appraisal of your home*** Call one of Sales Team to take advantage of this

great spring offer! *Some easy conditions apply

Annette Smith: 027 505 1027 David Selig: 0274 458 944

Leith Gunn: 0274 458 940 Nicky Cooper: 027 307 2999

Or call the office on:

04 564 7310




FREE!






04 564 7310




FREE!






04 564 7310

Take advantage of our special FREE off er this Spring!List your house with Harcourts Wainuiomata between:

Monday 24th August 2015 - Thursday 12th November 2015 and have your home cleaned and lawns mowed for

FREE!

***Start with a FREE Market Appraisal of your home***Call one of Sales Team to take advantage of this great

spring off er! *Some easy conditions apply

Annette Smith: 027 505 1027David Selig: 0274 458 944Leith Gunn: 0274 458 940Nicky Cooper: 027 307 2999

Or call the offi ce on:04 564 7310

We Want New Salespeople!

• Salary/Retainer Available*• Industry leading Training & Technology

• Fantastic Support - We’re with you all the way!*special conditions apply

Call Lisa Black from HarcourtsWainuiomata on 027 668 6477

SUNDAY 11th OCTOBER

P: 04 564 7310Free No-obligation Market Appraisal

www.realestate.co.nz

OPEN HOMES3 Dublin St 12.00pm - 12.30pm66 Westminster Road 12.00pm - 12.30pm39 Hyde Street 12.00pm - 12.30pm56 Westminster Rd 12.30pm - 1.30pm17 Hunt St 12.45pm - 1.15pm32 Stockdale St 12.45pm - 1.15pm25 Ruthven Rd 1.30pm - 2.00pm5B Kilkenny 2.00pm - 2.30pm

LIST & SELL WITH

YOU COULD

SAVE UP TOYOURCOMMISSIONBACK!*

ON ALL ADVERTISINGOPTIONS + A FREE INTROMARKETING PACKAGE*WIN 50%

PROMOTION INCLUDES ALL NEW LISTINGS & EXISTING LISTINGS

CONTACT ME TO FIND OUT MORE

& Plus

Sept to Nov Only


Are you teaching someone to drive in the school holidays?

Help them drive safely and pass their restricted first time at practice.co.nz.

Practice is an online programme with free resources to help people who are coaching learner drivers to pass their restricted test.Your role as a driving coach is to make sure your learner is driving within their capabilities and growing into a great driver.For the best chance of passing first time, you can help your learner driver to practise their skills in a range of conditions and situations before theysit their test – around 120 hours of driving practice is recommended.Developed by the NZ Transport Agency and ACC, Practice offers a free practical plan designed to:• Help coaches make sure they’re doing everything they can to teach safe driving skills• Help learners pass their restricted on the first goAnd because Practice is brought to you by the people who created the restricted test, you can be sure it’s stuff that will really help you as you teach your learner the skills they need.

PRACTICE HAS LOTS OF GREAT STUFF FOR LEARNERS TOO, INCLUDING:

Skills videos containing everything they need to know to pass first time

Pass Planner, designed to assist progress through each skill level

Our really useful free Driving Skills Manual

The chance to win a free professional driving lesson.

You can pick up your free Practice coaching skills manual and driving skills manual at Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, Wainuiomata Library, or Hutt City Council Reception, 531 High Street. Or register online at practice.co.nz and it will be mailed out to you.

Clive’s Chemist, 20-21 Queen Street, Wainuiomata. (04) 564 8618 • [email protected] • www.clives.co.nz

Arthritis affects our joints. It causes damage to the joint structure and surrounding tissue, causing considerable pain and physical disability. Half a million New Zealanders will have the disease at some stage in their lives.

A normal healthy joint has a rubbery substance called cartilage that covers the end of each bone and provides a smooth slippery surface against which the joints move. It also acts as a shock absorber to reduce the impact of everyday physical activity. However with arthritis, the joints are swollen and stiff. There is often joint deformity, pain, redness and heat. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

In osteoarthritis (OA) changes in the joints cause the cartilage to break down. Large weight-bearing joints, like hips, knees and spines, are affected the most. “Being overweight can lead to osteoarthritis because of the added pressure on the joints”, says Clive. OA comes on gradually, over many years.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease, which means the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The joint lining becomes infl amed and swollen and fl uid builds up in the joint cavity. In severe RA, the joints become deformed - affecting people’s ability to move. RA symptoms tend to develop more quickly than with OA and the disease occurs more in younger people, most commonly between the ages of 30 and 55 years.

“Although there is no cure for arthritis, a wide range of effective medicines are available to treat the swelling and pain, and for modifying the course of the disease (in the case of RA)”, advises Clive. “Some medicines are available only on prescription; some need our recommendation before they can be sold. Remember always to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines you take for arthritis, so you are taking the best one for your condition and not doubling-up.”

Lifestyle modifi cations – such as weight loss, exercise and physical therapy - are core components of OA management. Medicines are the cornerstone of RA management, however a good balance between rest and exercise is also important.

Help. I’ve got sore joints.

By Aaron Meredith

A late step in by the govern-ment has prevented the demolition of historic tramping huts in the Orongorongo Valley.

National MP Chris Bishop along with Conservation Minister Maggie Barry stepped in at the last minute, saving what is considered a major part of the history of Wainuiomata.

The valley, which can be accessed from the Rimutaka Forest Park just south of Wainuiomata, is full of huts which are all privately owned.

If an owner of one of these huts dies, there is no current law which allows their owners license to be transferred to their family.

Member of the Orongorongo Club, Ian Hutchings says instead the license is passed on to Depart-ment of Conservation (DOC)

and then the huts are usually demolished.

“This affects the ability for the general public to use huts in the area.

“We need to take a common sense look at things and make a better policy.”

The huts are an integral part of the history of not only the Orongorongo valley, but of the entire Wainuiomata community as well.

Many of Wainuiomata’s residents have stayed in these huts, or at least tramped in the area.

Ian says the club has approached the government in an attempt to try and preserve the historic huts.

“We want the government to help us to keep the huts, and have eve-ryone to take a more collaborative approach to this,” says Ian.

“The situation on the West Coast is a great example, it is what we want to achieve here.”

Ian says on the West Coast DOC works with families and locals al-lowing the huts to be handed over to family members, however, they continue to maintain them at the cost of the government.

Mr Bishop says it is vital that the huts are kept as they are.

“It harks back to the number eight wire mentality that made New Zea-land. It is defi nitely an important part of the history of the country.”

For those that are interested in the history of the area, the Orongorongo Club has just released a book. The book can be bought from the club by emailing [email protected] and can also be borrowed from the library.

Putting a stop to hut demolition

LOCAL HISTORY: Ian Hutch-ings and Chris Bishop are hoping to preserve the local history of Wainuioma-ta and the Orongoron-go Valley.


Situations Vacant

>> LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS <<Phone: Anne Nicholas 587 1660 • Email: [email protected]

PuzzleWR OO RC S DS CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003

CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor June 16, 2004

ACROSS 1. Sham (11) 7. Prattle (7)11. Bygone (5)12. Upstart (7)13. Rustic (5)14. Narrow in outlook (9)15. Tower Of London warder (9)16. Round,close fitting hats (6)18. Deep crimson colour (7)21. Dress (4)23. Longing(inf) (3)25. Cathedral city(U.K.) (3)27. Christmas (4)28. Without purpose (7)30. Sign of authenticity (6)32. Leather boring tool (3)33. Dandy (3)34. Incorrect (6)35. Swift animal (7)36. Holiday house (4)37. Range of knowledge (3)39. Male cat (3)41. Russian emperor (4)43. Injures (7)45. Attorney (6)48. Kiwi rugby team (3-6)49. Breed (9)

51. Wanderer (5)52. Relish served with fish (7)53. Sequence (5)54. Unpredictable (7)55. Distance measuring instrument (5-6)

DOWN 1. Horse’s hindquarters (5) 2. Be in legal custody (5,6) 3. Stubbornness (8) 4. Mend (6) 5. Register (5) 6. Quiver (7) 7. Dark brown (8) 8. Concurs (6) 9. Ecclesiastical cap (7)10. Governor (5)16. Feast (7)17. Marine alga (7)19. Muslim name for God (5)20. Intoxicating liquid (7)22. Meat vendor (7)24. Zero (3)26. Bark (3)29. Soft leather (5)31. Clumsy (5,6)32. Seabird (3)

33. Obese (3)38. Drug (8)40. Type of pasta (8)42. Everywhere (3,4)44. Underwriter (7)46. Light red wine (6)47. Stick together (6)48. Eagles’ nest (5)49. Clear (5)50. Mistake (5)


SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003


SOLUTIONFor June 16, 2004

ACROSS 1. Sham (11) 7. Prattle (7)11. Bygone (5)12. Upstart (7)13. Rustic (5)14. Narrow in outlook (9)15. Tower Of London warder (9)16. Round,close fitting hats (6)18. Deep crimson colour (7)21. Dress (4)23. Longing(inf) (3)25. Cathedral city(U.K.) (3)27. Christmas (4)28. Without purpose (7)30. Sign of authenticity (6)32. Leather boring tool (3)33. Dandy (3)34. Incorrect (6)35. Swift animal (7)36. Holiday house (4)37. Range of knowledge (3)39. Male cat (3)41. Russian emperor (4)43. Injures (7)45. Attorney (6)48. Kiwi rugby team (3-6)49. Breed (9)

51. Wanderer (5)52. Relish served with fish (7)53. Sequence (5)54. Unpredictable (7)55. Distance measuring instrument (5-6)

DOWN 1. Horse’s hindquarters (5) 2. Be in legal custody (5,6) 3. Stubbornness (8) 4. Mend (6) 5. Register (5) 6. Quiver (7) 7. Dark brown (8) 8. Concurs (6) 9. Ecclesiastical cap (7)10. Governor (5)16. Feast (7)17. Marine alga (7)19. Muslim name for God (5)20. Intoxicating liquid (7)22. Meat vendor (7)24. Zero (3)26. Bark (3)29. Soft leather (5)31. Clumsy (5,6)32. Seabird (3)

33. Obese (3)38. Drug (8)40. Type of pasta (8)42. Everywhere (3,4)44. Underwriter (7)46. Light red wine (6)47. Stick together (6)48. Eagles’ nest (5)49. Clear (5)50. Mistake (5)

Solution last week, 30 September

46 Waione St PetonePh: 5685989 Open Sat 9am-3pmFormerly cpa spares

Christmascash!!Could you use an extra

$50 -$150pw distributing our popular Christmas catalogues?

If you have a car, phone and internet, and 8-10 hours free each week,

call now, 0800 500 005 or online at www.homecaredirect.co.nz

Could you use an extra$50 -$150pw distributing our popular

Christmas catalogues?If you have a car, phone and internet,

and 8-10 hours free each week,call now, 021 565 313 or 0800 998 855 or online at www.homecaredirect.co.nz

N

A solid

Applications are available at our recruitment offi ce or at the security gate based in the

Ngauranga George in Wellington.Contact Barry 472 7987 or 021 276 6654.

VILLAGE BOOKS, wide range, cheap novels. 11am -4pm Wed-Sun

For Sale

To Lease

Public Notice

Trades and Services

Public Notice

Funeral Director

SECURE STORAGE 14sqm $42 per week. Wainui Self Storage, Waiu St, 0274805150.

FOR ALL ELECTRICAL repairs and installa-

tions by top-qualifi ed electrician with record of

over fi fty years of giving locals the lowest cost

“around-the-clock” service, just phone 977-8787

or 021-0717-674 or email [email protected]

The agenda will include: Proposed changes to the Club Constitution

Wainuiomata Athletic & Harrier Club (Inc)

AGM & PRIZE GIVING

Secretary Ph: 021 129 4070

to be held 2pm Saturday 17 October 2015at the Club Rooms Richard Prouse Park

Advertise yournotice here.

04 587 1660

Castles standing at each end.Knights ready Realm defend.Bishops, next to King and Queen.Thus display a battle scene. Now is time to think and scheme. Making up a lovely dream.Where to move or maybe wait. Use a bait to quick CHECKMATE.

Tihei Rangitahi Part 2

Composed by Tony Watling September 18th

Visit us onlinewww.wainuiomatanews.co.nz

2m seasoned pine $1804m Split pine store for next winter $330Large Bags Kindling $13

Large Bags Dry Pine/hardwood mix $14

Free Delivery in Wainui

0220831542

Firewood

GOT NEWS?Email Aaron Meredith

[email protected]


Sports with Aaron Meredith

Well, a team I support � nally won a � nal, but I had to wait until after full time to see it happen.Down 16-12 with mere seconds remaining, I thought that was going to be for the NRL Cowboys, another team I support losing at the � nal hurdle.But that was until a bit of magic happened, and it wasn’t even from Jonathan Thurston.A miracle pass from Michael Morgan after the hooter meant that the scores were sud-denly locked up.Then to add to the drama, JT’s conversion hit the post, the grand � nal was going into extra time.That was really only the beginning of the drama, Broncos half Ben Hunt knocked the ball on from the kicko� , Cowboys ball.Then what ensued was the Cowboys trying to kick a � eld goal and the Broncos making it hard, that was until Thurston found some time and sent the ball through the uprights, game over, Cowboys win.As a sports fan, I could not have asked more, I get more of a thrill seeing a team win in the last second than I do if they win by 40.A one point win leaves you with so much more satisfaction than a blowout, fans feel the emotion that the players do, that is what makes sport so special.And what a � nal it was, full of thrills and spills, it was close, the crowd was amazing and the players were feeding o� that.As a spectacle, that was the best game of league I have seen in a very very long time, it is just a disappointment that international league is not like that at all.But this isn’t about international league, it is about how as a fan, I felt every moment of that game.As I saw the players lift the trophy, I felt joy, but it won’t be anywhere near as much joy as I will hopefully feel when the All Blacks win the world cup.

What a Final!

By Aaron Meredith

An injured knee is not about to stop Jake Whitaker in his quest for another national trials championship.

Jake injured his knee a couple of weeks ago, and now is in a race against time to get ready for the labour weekend event.

“I can fi nally put weight on my leg now, I will be getting on the push bike in the next couple of days, and hopefully be able to get on the bike in the next week.

“I should be able to get a couple of days on the bike, I am confi dent I will be ready,” he says.

Jake is aiming for his eighth na-tional trials championship, his run of consecutive victories was ended last year when British rider Jack Sheppard defeated him.

This year’s championships are in Taranaki, which usually provides some different challenges for the riders.

“They usually have some of the course in the rivers below Mt Tarana-ki, so the rocks are extremely slippery.

“It’s a bit different to what we usually have to contend with, and is quite fun.”

Outside of training for this years nationals, Jake has his sights set on heading over to Romania to compete in the 2016 Romaniacs event.

Romaniacs is an endure event which is considered one of the toughest competitions of its type in the world.

Jake is aiming to be able to compete in the gold class of the fi ve day event, which takes riders all over Romania.

Jake is trying to raise enough money to get over to the event, and is trying to get an AMP scholarship.

By Aaron Meredith

Some of the top BMX riders in the region hit the valley over the weekend, as the local BMX club hosted its National Qualifying Meet.

The day also doubled as the Wainuiomata BMX champs, so riders had even more rea-son to ride as hard as they could.

In what would be a bonus to all the riders, no one was injured, meaning that the Wel-lington Free Ambulance in attendance was not needed at all.

The BMX Club wants to thank all that turned up and competed in the day’s competi-tion, they also want to thank the Community Patrol that was in attendance, making sure no one was doing anything suspicious.

Wainuiomata hosts top riders

Jake getting ready for Nationals

By Aaron Meredith

Even though Cameron Forsyth is only a year out of primary school, he is already making his mark in the national running scene.

He has just returned from helping Wellington retain the Phil Costly Shield, for the sixth time in the last 10 years.

The Phil Costly Shield is the prize given to the top region in the country, with the latest championships being held in Blenheim just last week.

The championships are open to children between years 5 and 8 at school, meaning that Cameron still has another year left in this grade to make his mark.

His seventeenth place fi nish meant he was the sixth Wellington runner at the fi nish line scoring some vital

points for the region.The Harriers season in Wainuio-

mata is drawing to a close but this didn’t stop the local club taking on one of the toughest challenges of the season in the form of the Round the Hills handicap race.

The race takes competitors up the fi re breaks from the top of Upper Fitzherbert Road, then follows the breaks right round to the top of the Wainuiomata Hill then through the streets back to Wise Street, all adding up to a gruelling 12.8km.

This was not made any easier thanks to the cold and wet conditions that were battering the region at the time.

All the runners fi nished the course in just 90 minutes, and the entire fi eld fi nished within 3 minutes of each other.

Young runner shows skill

To get this scholarship, he must get enough votes, so he wants as many people as possible to vote for him and get him over to Romania.

To vote head to the web address www.vote.doyourthing.co.nz/appli-cant/1386 and follow the online instruc-tions.

TOUGH RIDER: Jake Whitaker is getting ready for the upcoming nationals, despite an injured knee.

SPORT

Softball action is back on in Wai-nuiomata this weekend, with the season � nally starting up again.In the Presidents Grade, Wainuio-mata are at home against Naenae Railways.

The � rst Pitch is scheduled for 3.15 at Wise Park.In the Womens Grade the Wainuio-mata Rare Breeds are playing Hutt City United at JMM with a 1.15pm � rst pitch.

Softball this weekend

THERE’S A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT WAINUI!

Whilst the Wellington region may not experience the dizzy

heights of an Auckland property market, the good news

stories locally are now giving us a renewed confidence.

And in particular, here in Wainuiomata.

With figures yet to emerge for a just completed

September, the current year-to-date to end of August

shows outstanding growth in volume. Property sales this

year continues to out-perform last year in Wainuiomata.

26 Hay Street Four days on the market, multiple interest, and a premium price secured.

36 Wood Street Two offers presented to the seller after the first weekend.

45 Konini Street Seven Tenders presented to the vendors last week.

49 Wood Street Three offers towards the end of week one. A few days after, the SOLD sign goes up.

146 212SALES - JAN/AUG 2014 SALES - JAN/AUG 2015

Almost two thirds into a 2015 year, the volume

of property sales in our town is up, representing

a healthly 45% swing in the right direction.

The #1 choice, Ask us why


wainuiomata news 07-10-15

Documents